A few months ago, we posted about a cool new rooftop exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. “Big Bambú” is a 50-ft. structure made of bamboo and nylon rope. The exhibit embraces the concept of organic art, changing bit by bit each day as it continues to be built by a team of rock climbers. The project began on April 27 and will be complete by Oct. 31, 2010.

The second phase of the installation was unveiled on Tuesday. In the next few months, the crew will stretch out the expanse of the Met’s rooftop and build the outer layer of the structure.
Originally, the creators envisioned using metal as the building material. However, after considering the cost and danger of metal, they decided to use bamboo instead. They purchased large bamboo stalks from Georgia, and small ones from South Carolina.

Compare the pictures to the one in our previous post to see how much progress they’ve made!

Interested in joining the bamboo movement but don’t know how to start? Pick up this informative and easy-to-read book, available online at Amazon or at most bookstores.

Filled with terrific gift-giving ideas, one-day projects to do with children, and practical home improvement projects, “How to Build with Bamboo” welcomes readers to the world of bamboo. The book includes step-by-step illustrations on how to build your own bamboo items, including unique projects such as a plant holder, picture frame, porch swing, candle holder, privacy panel, lampshade, chest of bins, luggage rack and much more. “How-To Build with Bamboo” is also a great resource on bamboo in general, with a section on the history, philosophy and environmental advantages of the renewable resource.

The author, Joseph Scheer, has been designing, producing and marketing his bamboo creations for nearly twenty years. With a thorough background in science, he has been a teacher, researcher, technician, and inventor, as well as a builder, contractor, sailor and artist. He currently markets a bamboo-appointed vacation home in Rincon, Puerto Rico that he built and furnished.

Read more about it on Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1586852205/ref=pe_606_2632600_pe_ar_d21586852205/104-8248499-1016725?n=283155#_

For more ideas for bamboo reading, check out our website: http://www.bamboosa.com/bamboo.php?PID=44

Bamboo is everywhere these days. While most consumers are already used to seeing the environmentally-friendly material used in products like floorboards and bicycles, the newest bamboo trend is as protective casing for technology.

Throughout the last year, many computer companies, including Dell have opted to go green with their packaging – choosing bamboo for their protective case used for shipping. Intel has even made its own line of laptops equipped with bamboo covers, which it calls ‘ASUS bamboo series.

The very latest bamboo cases on the market are for the new iPhone 4.

Companies that use bamboo in their packaging and casing materials cite its cost-competitiveness, strength, flexibility and cushion, and its appeal to environmentally-conscious consumers as reasons they use the material.

• Will it be scratchy, rough or hot?

• Will it create discomfort, which results in an unhappy baby and unhappy parents?

• OR – will it provide softness and snuggly comfort, resulting in a peaceful life for the little one and parents?
As we all know, the key to preventing and treating diaper rash is to keep your baby’s diaper area clean, cool and dry. Because a baby’s skin is so delicate, heat and dampness can easily cause irritations and break-outs outside the diaper area, as well. To have true moisture management, you have to have an optimum balance of two properties: wicking and fast drying. Bamboo fabric loves to absorb moisture and is also fast drying, releasing both heat and moisture at an extremely fast rate into the air. The result is lower skin temperatures, added comfort and a restful night’s sleep. Fabric that regulates a baby’s temperature is called thermo-regulating; meaning it will help your baby to feel cool when they are hot and warm when they are cool.

More and more parents are realizing the benefits of organic products to both their baby’s health and to the environment. So, along with the benefits of thermo-regulating comfort, it is reassuring to know that the fabric against your baby’s skin comes from an organic crop and is not treated with chemical enhancements. Fabric manufactured from viscose from organically grown bamboo is an ideal fit for baby clothes, baby blankets, washcloths and towels. A baby can’t tell you what feels good, but once you have felt bamboo fabric, you’ll know that for any baby’s delicate skin, bamboo fabric is the softest and better choice.

Sending a baby gift to a little newborn you know? Don’t think just cute and colorful – think soft and comfortable … … and you’ll find a happy baby when you pay her a visit!

Starting April 27 through October 31, the Metropolitan Museum of Art is featuring a rooftop bamboo exhibit. Created by twin brothers Mike and Doug Starn, Big Bambú: You Can’t, You Don’t, and You Won’t Stop is a monumental structure made of 5,000 interlocking 30- and 40-foot-long fresh-cut bamboo poles, tied together with 50 miles of nylon rope.

Big Bambú will be continuously constructed throughout the spring, summer, and fall by the artists and a team of rock climbers, resembling an ever-changing living organism. The first phase of the structure― about 100 feet long, 50 feet wide and 30 feet high ― will be completed by opening day.

Unfortunately, New York City is pretty far from where we are in South Carolina, but those of you up north ought to give this a thought!

If you can’t get out there, the evolving state of the work will be documented by the artists in photographs and videos available online.

Read more about it: http://www.metmuseum.org/special/se_event.asp?OccurrenceId={9C6923D2-D348-4761-BEB3-A943934068D2}

Next, check out bumGenius (www.bumgenius.com) for deluxe fitted diapers. The luxury of bamboo and a soaker made of exclusive microfiber terry work together to make this diaper soft, trim, quick-drying and ultra-absorbent.

Don’t forget about our friends at Petit Collage (www.petitcollage.com). They offer bamboo mobiles in addition to other types of decorative wall art.

Check out our complete list at http://www.bamboosa.com/bamboobaby.php?PID=60

…our bamboo Men’s Boxer Shorts!

Soft but not too flimsy, snug but not too tight — these boxers are just right.

Our boxer shorts are in between boxers and boxer-briefs. They are soft to the skin and just supportive enough without being too restricting. The elastic waistband is completely wrapped in fabric to further enhance comfort.

This fly-front boxer is made of 94% Viscose from Organic Bamboo and 6% Lycra.

• Thermal-regulating
• Moisture-wicking
• Breathable

Check them out on our Web site! https://www.bamboosa.com/store/Men-s-Products/Men-s-Boxer-Short-p274.html

Bamboosa is honored to have been chosen as one of Jasmere’s featured products!

Beginning at noon EST on Friday, March 12, until noon EST Monday, March 15, you can purchase a gift certificate to Bamboosa worth $50 at www.jasmere.com, but at Jasmere’s discounted rate. That means you could pay just $15-$22 for the gift card!

Don’t forget – the more people who purchase the gift card, the cheaper it gets. So don’t forget to tell your friends!

“Our team of New York, Los Angeles and Washington, DC- based shopaholics personally tests every product we feature, using Jasmere’s negotiating power to offer you an exclusive discount. But don’t let the low prices fool you. Every merchant we feature on Jasmere meets our highest standards of quality.” – www.jasmere.com

PS – If you’re reading this after the fact, you’ll have more chances in the future to bid on Bamboosa products. In the meantime, check out jasmere.com for other fabulous products and deals!

We import the bamboo fiber from China and complete the manufacturing process – spinning, knitting, dyeing, and sewing – at our facility in Andrews, S.C. Occasionally, we buy yarn from China and then finish the manufacturing of our clothing and baby line in South Carolina.

Two types of fiber are derived from bamboo. The first, mechanical fiber, is not in circulation very much and is not widely used. The second type of fiber, produced via solvent spinning, is technically classified as ‘viscose from bamboo’. Viscose from bamboo is the fiber that we use.

Some facts to consider about producing bamboo clothing:

• Bamboo is grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers
• Bamboo requires no irrigation
• Bamboo rarely needs replanting
• Bamboo grows rapidly and can be harvested in 3-5 years
• Bamboo produces 35% more oxygen that an equivalent stand of trees
• Bamboo is a critical element in the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
• Bamboo is an excellent soil erosion inhibitor

Additionally, bamboo fabric is breathable, thermal regulating, wicks moisture better than polyester performance fabrics, will resist odor and is absorbent and fast drying keeping you dryer and more comfortable than any cotton or polyester fabrics.

Our bamboo is Certified Organically Grown and you can see our certifications and read about them here on our Web site. The farm where the bamboo is grown is certified by OCIA International and the bamboo crops are certified by the USDA Organic Seal.

NEW Valentine Pajamas are here! Sleep better in ultimate softness. Luxury and comfort in a variety of styles for sweet dreams.

The cozy new line is made from Priya fabric, an incredibly soft, flowy fabric that flatters and feels good at the same time. Priya is made of 94% Viscose from Organic Bamboo and 6% Lycra for tiny bit of stretch and body.

We’ve added a Sleepwear section to our Web site, featuring our new Valentine Pajamas.

You can access that here: https://www.bamboosa.com/store/Sleepwear-c33/

You’ll also find our popular Sleep Slip and Sleep Shirt…comfort and softness for the perfect night’s sleep!